Vanleer, Tennessee facts for kids
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Vanleer, Tennessee
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Location of Vanleer in Dickson County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Dickson |
| Incorporated | 1915 |
| Named for | Anthony Wayne Van Leer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.05 sq mi (5.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 374 |
| • Density | 182.44/sq mi (70.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37181
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| Area code(s) | 615 |
| FIPS code | 47-76860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304296 |
Vanleer is a small town located in Dickson County, Tennessee, in the United States. In 2019, about 422 people lived there. This number was a little higher than the 395 people counted in the 2010 census. Vanleer is about 49 miles southwest of Nashville. It is part of the larger Nashville area.
The town got its name from Anthony Wayne Van Leer. He used to run the iron works in a nearby place called Cumberland Furnace.
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Where is Vanleer?
Vanleer is located at 36°14′15″N 87°26′41″W / 36.23750°N 87.44472°W. This is a way to show its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Vanleer?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 180 | — | |
| 1930 | 243 | 35.0% | |
| 1940 | 206 | −15.2% | |
| 1950 | 243 | 18.0% | |
| 1960 | 234 | −3.7% | |
| 1970 | 320 | 36.8% | |
| 1980 | 401 | 25.3% | |
| 1990 | 369 | −8.0% | |
| 2000 | 310 | −16.0% | |
| 2010 | 395 | 27.4% | |
| 2020 | 374 | −5.3% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 310 people living in Vanleer. These people lived in 124 different homes. About 90 of these homes were families.
The town had 141 housing units, which are places where people can live.
The people living in Vanleer were of different ages. About 21% were under 18 years old. Around 19.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 40 years old.
Schools in Vanleer
Vanleer has one public school:
- Vanleer Elementary School: This school is run by the Dickson County Public Schools. It teaches students from first to fifth grade.
Famous People from Vanleer
Some well-known people have connections to Vanleer:
- Paul Hinson: He was a baseball player.
- Mary Magdalena Lewis Tate: She was an important African-American minister.
- Luke Perry: He was an actor, famous for his role in the TV show Beverly Hills, 90210.
See also
In Spanish: Vanleer para niños
